Manzanita Elementary School
Manzanita Elementary School serves 713 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Manzanita Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Manzanita Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
Manzanita Elementary School's student population of 713 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 713 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 50 teachers |
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School Comparison
Manzanita Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,111 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Manzanita Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1202 out of 2111 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 6% |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 62% | 45% |
| Black | 6% | 5% |
| White | 23% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 79% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Washington Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Manzanita Elementary School is Life Skills Center Of Arizona (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy (0.6 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Glendale Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy Charter School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 296 students10
0.6 miles
8840 North 43rd Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 249-3211 0.6 K-8 296 - Phoenix Life Skills Center Of Arizona Charter School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 178 students10
0.6 miles
8123 North 35th Avenue 2
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 242-6400 0.6 9-12 178 - Glendale Ombudsman - Charter Metro Charter School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 267 students10
0.6 miles
7910 N. 43rd Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85301
(602) 840-2997 0.6 9-12 267 - Phoenix Roadrunner Elementary School Math: 30% | Reading: 34%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 786 students10
0.6 miles
7702 N. 39th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 347-3100 0.6 PK-6 786 - Phoenix Imagine Cortez Park Elementary School Charter School
Math: 46% | Reading: 35%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 585 students10
0.7 miles
3535 W. Dunlap
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 589-9840 0.7 K-5 585
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